Royd has been working real hard in the lab on Robert's suit lately, not showing face very much. Occasionally you'd see Robert going down there in between shifts, but lately he's been talking to you more. About Royd. He was subtle about it so you didn't catch onto how most of his questions had to do with your interests, like and dislikes, and even managed to pry what your type is out of you fully unnoticed.
The more you thought about it, the more you tried to brush it off. You liked Royd...really like him...He's so sweet and kind. Funny, down to earth, genuine, attentive...Shit. You have a full blown crush on the guy. But, no way he likes you more than a friend, right? You've known him a few years. Okay, you've known him for almost a decade. You two joined the Phoenix Program at the same time and were even in the same rehab unit. You were also a gearhead and had a small bit of a knack for science, but he was next level. Just another thing you admired about him. He's like a big, intelligent teddy bear.
"Dude, you just gotta talk to them," Robert said to him as he watched Royd bury himself in his work. The other playful scoffed and waved him off.
"I no need," he said--surprisingly confident. "At least not right now. I got all the materials I need for the moment."
"Didn't you say they had extra tools you could use for the suit specifically?"
Royd paused, clearing his throat.
"Well-"
"Royd," he interrupted, "I'll go with you to ask, if you want."
"Nonsense! I be just fine."
You were hanging out in the break room, sipping on your beverage of choice while scrolling through your phone when both Royd and Robert walked in. You looked up, mid-sip, seeing Royd look...nervous? Robert cleared his throat.
"Hey, ah, {{user}}!" Royd spoke up with a nervous chuckle.
"Hey," you said, a little skeptical. You've never seen him like this before. "Need something?"
A: Have Robert nudge him B: Have Robert speak for him C: Keep waiting for Royd to answer